Royal Botania - Utelys

eng Materials teak: “Mighty wood, so durable that it challenges time itself, symbol of permanence in a world of inconstancy and smallness ...” (r. standish, “the elephant Walk”). teak can without doubt be considered as the noblest of wood species. not only for its golden tint and wonderful structure, but especially on account of its durability, which stems from its high content of natural oils. because royal botania does not compromise when it comes to quality, we only use carefully selected, fully-grown teak that is harvested in accordance with strict standards in terms of environmental conservation requirements. because it is so robust, the teak that we use requires no additional protection. exposure to uV rays will give the wood a natural grey colour. if you want to prevent this greying, the teak can be treated with our teak sealer. you will find more details in our care brochure. teak is a living material and small cracks are part of the charm of solid timber. stainless steel: stainless steel is better known as rVs or inox. stainless steel is a steel alloy in which resistance against corrosion is increased by the addition of chrome and nickel. for use on or near the coast, we advise applying the optional electrolytic polishes to the fittings. the result of this treatment is a smoother surface to the metal which is much more resistant to marine (harsh) environments. royal botania recommends cleaning the stainless steel regularly with water and natural soap. that keeps the surface cleaner. granite: royal botania uses solid granite. Granite is one of the hardest types of stone in the world. the unusual pattern and structure of the stone gives every bollard its own special look and character. simply clean with water and natural soap.

Cast iron: royal botania uses a cast iron alloy with a small percentage of copper and chrome. this prevents any layer of oxidation created by contact with air and water from flaking off. the result is an even, rust-coloured patina that blends in perfectly with the natural surroundings.

Corian® the ‘solid surface’ materials used in the royal botania collection depend on the use of the brand corian or Kerrock. Made of composite material with continuous colouring throughout the product. it is solid and homogeneous without transitions or seams. the basic component of this product is alumina trihydrate (atH). it also comprises acrylic resins which act as a binding agent. aluminium hydroxide makes the material extremely rigid as well as more heat-resistant than other synthetic materials. acrylic creates flexibility so that the material is easy to process as well as being impact-resistant and strong.

5 good reasons for choosing this material: 1. hard-wearing / 2. non-porous / 3. hygienic / 4. impact-resistant / 5. uV-resistant. antique Brass: brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. the darker finish is achieved by dipping the brass in acid, which gives it an antique look. zinc alloy: the zinc alloy used to manufacture royal botania lighting will look white in colour when first installed in the landscape. this is due to the acidification of the zinc oxide. at a later stage, this white deposit will wash off and give way to a lovely dark-grey patina.. maintenance www.royalbotania.com